Living Gallery - Miami Design District Magazine

Letter from the Publisher
Design District Magazine’s Group Publisher John A. White
S
pring is here. While everyone else in the country is freezing, we
are out enjoying the Miami sunshine and all the city has to offer.
This is definitely a great time for boating, enjoying the beaches
or strolling through the Miami Design District and exploring its unique
mix of art, furniture, fashion and restaurants.
This issue is the Interiors issue. Inside, you will get a great sneak peek
into the La Gorce Island home of Tui Lifestyle CEO Jason Atkins. Tui
Lifestyle is a turnkey furniture and design service offering everything
from sofas to silverware, lamps to luxury linens, armchairs to artwork,
tables to big-screen TVs and case goods to scented candles and bathroom
essentials. It makes sense that Atkins would bring the Tui Lifestyle
to his own home. We also showcase an Aventura design project by
Anima Domus. This stunning bi-level penthouse in the Bella Mare on
Williams Island features a formal level and casual level with stunning
The owners wanted a home that was not only clean and casual that
could accommodate a large family, but also elegant for entertaining.
We had the pleasure of sitting down and talking with Atlanta-based designer
Jeff Jones for our Behind the Designs section. With a special interest in
how humans react to their environment, Jones specializes in the study of
space and how people live and relate to architecture. With an extensive
background in architecture and design, Jones has carved a niche designing
tables and lighting that can be found at now, A Style Store.
Be sure to check out our fabulous spring fashion editorial entitled “In
Bloom: Debutante Fashionistas and their Shopping Escapade.” We had
a great time shooting this in the Design District.
And while in the Design District, be sure to stop by Sugarcane Raw Bar
Grill for a bite or drink. Developed by the creators of SushiSamba, this
tapas-style restaurant brings together international flavor and South
American spirit. The restaurant boast three kitchens — a hot kitchen, a
raw bar and the robata, a Japanese charcoal grill — under the direction
of Chef Timon Balloo, former Domo Japones chef.
We hope to see you all soon in the neighborhood. Spring forward to the
Design District!
John A. White
Group Publisher